With only a point separating Portsmouth and Burton Albion in the League One table, Portsmouth could propel themselves into first place with a win on Tuesday at the Fratton Park with kickoff at 10:45 pm.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth will head to Fratton Park with an air of confidence after picking up seven points from their last three away games.
Portsmouth will be hoping for a change of fortunes against Notts County after failing to win any of their last six games in all competitions.
Pompey is still searching for their first league win of the calendar year, and they head into the midweek fixture off the back of three consecutive defeats, following Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Oxford United.
Luke McNally put his team ahead in the first half, but Portsmouth went two up after the break through Michael Jacobs and Joe Morrell.
However, Ronan Curtis scored a goal to draw the sides level before Cameron Brannagan made it three for Oxford. Nathan Holland scored late on to clinch a dramatic victory for his team.
Burton Albion are unbeaten in their last three away matches, but they have just a single win from their last four games. The Brewers were unable to take points off Sheffield Wednesday, with goals from George Byers and Sylla Sow helping the Owls to a 2-0 victory.
Portsmouth vs Burton Albion Head to Head
Both sides have 10 games against each other, with each side taking 3 wins and 4 draws. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Oxford United 3-2 Portsmouth
- Portsmouth 1-2 Charlton
- Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth
- AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Portsmouth
- Portsmouth 1-2 MK Dons
Away
- Burton 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- Lincoln City 1-2 Burton
- Burton 1-0 MK Dons
- Burton 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
- Gillingham 0-3 Burton
Portsmouth Team News
After being informed that he wouldn’t be playing at the weekend, hosts manager Morrell will miss the midweek match. Portsmouth’s Mahlon Romeo is doubtful after missing the match with an ankle injury, while Kieran Freeman suffered a concussion in the second half against Oxford.
Burton Team News
Having played the first half of the season at Burton Albion, Harry Chapman made his first appearance since rejoining on loan from Blackburn Rovers on transfer deadline day. The Bournemouth loanee is expected to be on the bench again on Tuesday.
Prediction and Odds
Although Portsmouth lost on Saturday, they can be proud of their victory, but we think they will fall short against Burton Albion, who has been successful on the road in recent weeks.
- Burton Win
- Both Teams to Score
- First to Score: Away
